Lesson 3: How much trash is produced in our school? | Marine Debris Program

A lesson plan for Taking a Bite Out of Lunchroom Waste Curriculum

Cover of Lesson 3.

Unit 3 of Taking a Bite Out of Lunchroom Waste Curriculum

We investigate where the trash is produced in our school and compare it to the trash produced at home. We investigate how our school manages trash. We audit what type and how much trash is produced in our school lunchrooms.

Lesson Plans

Lesson 3: How much trash is produced in our school?

Education Tags:

Marine Debris Topics:

• Types and Sources

• How to Help

Audience:

Subject:

• Math

• Language Arts

• Earth Science

Special Categories:

• Working with Data

• Cleanups & Waste Audits

• Class Discussion

NOAA Regions: • Great Lakes

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Last updated Wed, 02/05/2025 - 04:07 pm EST